Support Groups in Polk City, FL
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Hosted by Safe Space Licensed Clinical Social Work, P.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Polk City, FL 33868
La salud mental es tan importante como la salud fisica, tanto asi que las personas que sufren de estres, depresion, o ansiedad presentan sintomas de presion alta y otras enfermedades fisicas. Estos estados de animo pueden alterar su vida ya que dificultan las relaciones interpersonales y su funcionamiento en el trabajo o en la escuela. Si usted o algun ser querido presentan estos sintomas, estamos aquí para ayudarle.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Its main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others. groups are hosted every Tuesday with one cohort meeting in the morning and another meeting in the afternoon. I also do accept insurance for this group (all insurances I accept are listed on my main profile)

Hosted by Danielle Luz Matias
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Polk City, FL 33868
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in a mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in life.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Its main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others. groups are hosted every Tuesday with one cohort meeting in the morning and another meeting in the afternoon. I also do accept insurance for this group (all insurances I accept are listed on my main profile)

Hosted by Danielle Luz Matias
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Polk City, FL 33868
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in lifeI work to improve the life of my clients daily and I am very successful at achieving therapeutic goals.
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Hosted by Serenity Space Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, MCAP, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Haines City, FL 33844
From the outside, it looks like you’ve got it all together, but inside, it feels like a completely different story. You might be rushing from one thing to another, trying to be everything for everyone. At work, you find yourself stuck in the never-ending quest for perfection. In relationships, you try so hard only to uncover that familiar, nagging, and sad thought: 'Am I doing enough? Am I enough?' Not to mention the political roller coaster overwhelming you in addition to the turbulent economy. To cope, you may find yourself reeling or swiping on dating apps—because it'll be different this time, right?
*PART 1: 9/5/24 6pm-9pm & PART 2: 9/7/24 9am-12pm* Thriving Together uses the Gottman Seven Principles program to provide couples with the tools and skills they need to go the distance. Couples will learn: to have great conversations, solve the little problems, overcome the big problems, & ask for what you want and get it. There are limited seats available: www.atalacounseling.com/book-online

Hosted by Katherine Pilarte Emerick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeland, FL 33803
I will be going on maternity leave starting in March.Hablo Español! Are you dealing with overwhelming or racing thoughts, low self-esteem, sadness, relational issues with a loved one or spouse, or adjusting to new life changes?I am a bilingual therapist with experience in working with teens, adults, couples, and families.My approach to counseling is person-centered. I strive to create a warm and non-judgmental environment that allows clients to open up about their current/past struggles. I utilize ACT therapy to help clients acknowledge their emotions in the moment. I focus on allowing you to live your life according to your values.
This group will focus on the losses of a spouse. We explore and work through difficult emotions pertaining to the loss. We also partner with the client in moving toward healthy healing.

Hosted by Silver Lining Counseling of Lakeland, LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeland, FL 33813
In over 20 years of work with individuals and couples, and as a supervisor of other therapists, I have gained experience in working with problems including motivation and attention issues, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, procrastination, addictions and relationship problems. I have an interactive style which draws on cognitive-behavioral theory (CBT), interpersonal and developmental psychology. Together we will gain an understanding of the emotional, mental and behavioral habits which are getting in the way of you realizing your potential and preventing you from meeting your needs. " Do the work, see the progress"
Groups will be available in the near future.

Hosted by Michael Trabulsy
Counselor, LMHC, AACH, NLP, RRT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeland, FL 33813
I have been fortunate to have the majority of my referrals come through friends or family of prior clients. The passion I felt when entering the field of counseling 20 years ago, seems even greater today. More individuals and couples are genuinely motivated to seek deeper levels of understanding and self-awareness. Most behavior and thought patterns are learned early in our development. Many suffer due to repeated behavior and choices, involving friends, family, and relationships. Change in the choices we make, often results in positively altering the way we feel, perceive, and live life. Authentic change begins within oneself.
This group offers a safe, supportive space for women seeking healing from sexual addiction. Together, we’ll explore underlying emotions, break free from cycles of shame, and work toward healthier behaviors. Using evidence-based approaches like mindfulness, CBT, and self-compassion practices, members will rebuild self-worth, improve emotional regulation, and create meaningful connections. Whether you’re navigating relational challenges, struggling with addictive patterns, or seeking community, this group is designed to meet you with empathy and respect. Sessions are confidential, ensuring a non-judgmental environment where you can heal and grow. Join us to connect with others and begin your journey toward recovery.

Hosted by Cassie Sabol
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeland, FL 33805
Navigating the complexities of women's lives isn't something you can learn from a manual—there's no foolproof guidebook for handling the challenges of high school, the transition into motherhood, or the many stages in between. During your teenage years, you're discovering who you are, and as you enter adulthood, it can feel like a constant struggle to hold onto that identity amidst the demands of school, family, and career. It's all too easy to lose yourself in the pressure, expectations, and noise that society places on women.
We are both Board Certified psychiatrists / child Psychiatrists
Hosted by Doctors Isaac & Isaac Psychiatric PA
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeland, FL 33803
We are two psychiatrists and child psychiatrists: Isaac George Isaac, MD and George Isaac, MD, who provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment for children and adults, including senior citizens. We understand the need for excellent psychiatric evaluations, so the problems could be understood well and effective treatment could be provided from the get go, rather than rushed inadequate evaluations resulting in improper understanding resulting in confused treatment and months or years of wasted time and un-necessary suffering.
We are welcoming new group members to our safe space where parents can share experiences, ask questions, and get support. This group can help parents feel less alone, and can provide strategies for resiliency in a difficult world. As a mom to a trans adult, I hope my lived experience can assist those who feel isolated in this journey. We are not here to say what is "right" or "wrong", we are here to validate the experience of being a parent of a person who is LGBTQ. *Call for info*

Hosted by Kathryn A Dumont
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, QS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeland, FL 33803
I offer a FREE group for parents of LGBTQ+ individuals - limited space is currently available. I am glad you are here. It can be difficult to seek guidance. Maybe you are feeling stuck in a painful and stagnant place and are unsure how to manage. Perhaps you are in disconnected relationships and wish to overcome feelings of sadness, anxiousness, loneliness & grief. Maybe you are a parent or relative of an LGBTQ+ individual, wishing to connect and understand more deeply.
FREE support group for Parents of LGBTQ+ individuals (kids, teens, adults, etc.) who are looking to share stories, build community, and feel safe. The group requires pre-screening. Groups will meet weekly on Thursdays at 5:30pm at the Rose Dynasty Center. We will also have our Teen LGBTQ+ Support Group on the same day and time so parents and their teens can seek out support at the same time.

Hosted by Araceli Gauna-Scattolini
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeland, FL 33815
PSA: I am accepting clients for my FREE Support Groups! I am a bilingual therapist with experience working with children as young as 10 years old, adolescents, and adults. My approach to counseling is client-centered and collaborative, meaning that you are involved in every aspect of your treatment, and we work as a team to help you reach your goals. One of my biggest passions is advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. Part of my advocacy efforts include a FREE queer support group for high school teens.
This is a great group of married couples that meet no weekly to talk about the wonderful life they have created with the partner they chose. Topics of the group are: Roles in the marriage, Finding balance in everyday life, workplace discrimination, and how to keep your love alive.

Hosted by Better Together Marriage and Family Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeland, FL 33803
I am licensed in the state of Florida since 2011 and I am also a Qualified Supervisor for RCI's. Relationships are a full time job and can be overwhelming yet so worth it. My professional mission is to provide my clients with the tools that they need to make everyday life fulfilling and purposeful. My specialty is working with couples to overcome barriers and to find their love again. Its important to note that yes couples are Better Together but in reality sometimes they are better a part and co parenting at a distance. I welcome all couples!Let's work together, the Best is Yet to come!
Adult men of all ages come together to talk about navigating relationships, understanding themselves in a healthy way, and how to identify their own obstacles. This is a fun group of men that really have created a unique bond and support with one another.

Hosted by Better Together Marriage and Family Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeland, FL 33803
I am licensed in the state of Florida since 2011 and I am also a Qualified Supervisor for RCI's. Relationships are a full time job and can be overwhelming yet so worth it. My professional mission is to provide my clients with the tools that they need to make everyday life fulfilling and purposeful. My specialty is working with couples to overcome barriers and to find their love again. Its important to note that yes couples are Better Together but in reality sometimes they are better a part and co parenting at a distance. I welcome all couples!Let's work together, the Best is Yet to come!
Join us from the comfort of your home to learn stress management skills, and set yourself up for success in the new year. This is an 8-week program co- facilitated by Bindi Shah, and Becca Coberly. The meetings will include meditations, skills discussions, and more.

Hosted by We Strive Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC, EdS, QS-LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Davenport, FL 33837
Are you struggling to manage your anxiety, stress, and overall emotions? We often neglect our emotional and mental health, especially in today's demanding world, which can then take a toll on our bodies. Counseling can help you overcome your struggles, strengthen your emotional and mental health, and in turn help you live a more purposeful, satisfying, happy life with a strong sense of self. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor for mental health interns and have been practicing clinically for over 12 years. I help clients heal from depression, anxiety, anger, traumatic stress, and low confidence.
FREE support group for high school teens where the intersections of queer identities and adolescent development are explored and processed. This is an inclusive atmosphere where queerness is embraced, not shamed. I require that interested teens be in individual counseling prior to attending group therapy. Group therapy is meant to supplement the work being done in individual counseling, not replace the benefits of individual counseling. **Must be high school age to attend the group.

Hosted by Araceli Gauna-Scattolini
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeland, FL 33815
PSA: I am accepting clients for my FREE Support Groups! I am a bilingual therapist with experience working with children as young as 10 years old, adolescents, and adults. My approach to counseling is client-centered and collaborative, meaning that you are involved in every aspect of your treatment, and we work as a team to help you reach your goals. One of my biggest passions is advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. Part of my advocacy efforts include a FREE queer support group for high school teens.
A 12-week group to gain a healthier relationship with food but discovering what is fueling your disordered eating bahaviors

Hosted by Hope Restored Counseling of Florida, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RD, CDCES
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeland, FL 33803
In person or virtual sessions. Specializing in eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. I am also a Registered Dietitian (RD). It's my passion to help people gain control over and heal from disordered eating, anxiety, and depression so they can live their best life. We live in a society that dictates what size we should be, which drives us toward unhealthy habits in an effort to measure up. This can lead to disordered eating habits such as yo-yo dieting, binge eating, poor body image, and self-criticism, among others. I believe in focusing on the underlying causes of how food is being used to manage stress, emotions, and life.
Let's start the new year out right and meet other singles in your community who also are trying to navigate the crazy world of dating. This group will be an open group that will meet bi-weekly on Mondays at 6:30. The group will be an hour in length and will be offered at 1649 Williamsburg square. The cost of the group is $20

Hosted by Better Together Marriage and Family Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeland, FL 33803
I am licensed in the state of Florida since 2011 and I am also a Qualified Supervisor for RCI's. Relationships are a full time job and can be overwhelming yet so worth it. My professional mission is to provide my clients with the tools that they need to make everyday life fulfilling and purposeful. My specialty is working with couples to overcome barriers and to find their love again. Its important to note that yes couples are Better Together but in reality sometimes they are better a part and co parenting at a distance. I welcome all couples!Let's work together, the Best is Yet to come!
(Not accepting new group members currently) The aim of this group is to provide a safe place for individuals with bipolar disorder to share stories, insight, & support to others impacted by this disorder. Group members are encouraged to share their experience of how bipolar disorder is having an effect on their daily life & to gain encouragement from others who have an understanding of what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder.

Hosted by James Miller
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeland, FL 33803
Life is stressful, relationships are tricky, emotions can be tough - and sometimes you need someone to help navigate it all. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to helping individuals, couples and families get on steadier ground.
This group meets via telehealth. 24:7 Dad® Program is an evidence-based fatherhood program used to improve the knowledge, behavior, and skills of dads. The program is built on the basis that fathers are nurturers, and for men, nurturing is a learned skill. Each group needs 10 participants, and we regularly start groups when that quorum is reached. Email to register for this Father Empowering Program, bring a friend! The session fee may be covered by your insurance if you have United Health Care or Aetna. The per group session fee is $50 and the registration fee is $30.

Hosted by Michael James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeland, FL 33815
One afternoon I told my wife that after another tour, I would be leaving the U.S. Coast Guard for a very different career. Serving my country and the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard is one of the greatest honors and privileges of my life. After serving for nine years I knew that directly assisting and serving people is the life-giving work of my heart. I became a Social Worker and therapist because it is my greatest joy and pleasure to support you as you unify all your strengths and gifts to release your Faith, Hope, and Love into society.
This group focuses on understanding the emotional, psychological, and physical effects of domestic violence on the individual and the entire family. It also focuses on ways of breaking the cycle of abuse, including safety planning, and tools for emotional healing, and creating a safer and healthier future. Next group starts March 3, 2025.

Hosted by Michelle Marie Lloyd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kissimmee, FL 34741
Do you feel like you're being weighed down by your life's traumas and emotional wounding? Do you find yourself neglecting or withholding love and care from yourself and/or from loved ones or those around you? Do you experience a sense of disconnect and emptiness from self and the world around you? If so, I can help. At the Love Language Healing Center, LLC we believe that everyone has a right to live a life that is safe, balanced, sovereign, and prosperous. We also believe that as we identify and let go of emotional pain and fear, growth and healing are possible, and life can be fulfilling and lived to its highest potential.
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How can I find a support group in Polk City?
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How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.